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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.68, 5,055.84 and 1,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.68, 5,055.84 and 1,062 is: 1,592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.68 : 5,055.84 = 1,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.68/5,055.84 = 1,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.68x = 5,055.84 × 1,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.68x = 5,369,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,302.08/3,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.94

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